Chat Yit Sap Sei

sea bed in low tide
My college mates and I used to travel around Malaysia during our semester breaks. We had been to many beaches as we liked to play in the sea.

One day, we planned to go to Langkawi. All was nicely arranged and we were set to go. Out of courtesy, I told my mum about it. Guess what.. she scolded:

You are not going to places during this month!

Why?

Because it's the Hungry Ghost month!

Out of respect, I had to withdraw from the trip.

So off they went and we didn't hear from them until Chat Yit Sap Sei.
( Chinese calender, July 14th)

Suddenly, my friend received a call from Langkawi.

.. and .. are dead! (sobs)

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How did it happen?

A girl and a boy were walking across the sea bed as the wave was in low tide. Suddenly, the sea bed just opened up and she fell inside. Frantically, she pulled the boy and both were engulfed by the under current.

We were so sad. We lost two good friends.

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    oh....dats tragic. Anyway, well, it's also the monsoon season and the sea is always unpredictable.

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  2. eastcoastlifeSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:58 PM

    yikes.

    ta sei also I won't go into the waters during Chinese 7th month. The elders say so mah.

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  3. Miss ZaneSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Owh !!! Sorry to hear that..
    So the Hungry Ghost Month is July ?

    I'll try to keep that in mind """^^

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  4. The ScientistSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:46 AM

    Whao, I never believe in ghosts. This is scary!

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  5. CheaHSanSeptember 3, 2009 at 12:57 AM

    Sorry to hear about the demise of your two friends, no comments of the 'taboo' of the Chinese Lunar 7th month could be just a remote coincidence. Heard there are lots couples getting married on 09-09-09 taking that as an auspicious day even though it is within the ghost month ie 7th month 21st day.

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  6. slavemomSeptember 3, 2009 at 1:43 AM

    So sorry to hear abt this incident. That's so freaky! Bet u're glad u din go along.

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  7. TekkausSeptember 3, 2009 at 5:04 AM

    Really? That actually happened to your friend. OMG! My condolence. This things do happens. And we'd better listen to our old folks. Prevention is better than cure right? In this case...we can't revive the dead. Haih....

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  8. DonnaSeptember 3, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    OMG~ so sorry to hear that!
    sometimes, still need to listen to the mitos, larangan thingy..

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  9. DoraSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    My Goodness, it's so scary!
    BTW, I go for my routine as usual without the much pantang of Hungry Ghost Month. I think it's all depend on your believe.

    I've added u in my blogroll. Cheers...

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  10. My Reality and Fantasy JourneySeptember 3, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    sorry to hear that,my condolonce

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  11. linaSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    Oh my, how tragic.

    My condolence to their families.

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  12. ladyviralSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:56 AM

    That is tragic... Sometimes you don't know whether to believe if it is really because of the month that all this happens. But yet when it does, you really cannot deny...

    Crap I am travelling next week :(.

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  13. Fussy mumSeptember 3, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    OMG, that's scary...Luckily, you didn't go on with the trip.

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  14. WilliamSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Life is like a dream... It comes and goes so quickly.

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  15. LifeRamblingsSeptember 3, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    sorry about the loss of your buddies.
    i guess there are lotsa of taboos surrounding this festival and it's 15th today. there will be a huge feast for hungry ghosts.

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  16. Kikey LooSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    sorry to hear abt that. sometime we must believe something that maybe look ridiculous..

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  17. wennSeptember 3, 2009 at 9:27 PM

    RIP, my late buddies..

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  18. Mummy GwenSeptember 3, 2009 at 11:09 PM

    OMG...that is sad. Gosh..this is freaking me out. This month must really be careful already.

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  19. wennSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    mummy gwen, don't worry. just be careful.

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  20. AyieSeptember 8, 2009 at 5:43 AM

    really? good thing you withdrew from the trip. I feel sorry for your friends though

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  21. wennSeptember 8, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    well,things happen..

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  22. JeanSeptember 19, 2009 at 6:05 AM

    may them rest in peace

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